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"If the Lord Line Building and associated pump house are lost to the area there will be no tangible, physical reminder of an industry that that fed half a city."

An urban explorer inside the former Lord Line building in Hull. Picture 'Hidden Shadow'

A former chairman of the fishing heritage group STAND, Mr Fowler has recently held talks with new Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy, an unnamed education provider and potential developers over the long-term future of the waterfront site.

"The multiple change of ownership over the years, proximity to the city centre and problems with land conditions have not helped to regenerate the site," he said.

"The problems of St Andrews Dock are not confined to the condition of the Lord Line building.

"What is missing is a wider strategic view of the site identifying the most appropriate uses which seek to retain the heritage uses of the site including iconic buildings, the outline of dock walls and the lock-pit.

St Andrew’s Dock now. (Image: Jim Mitchell)

"For this to happen, land ownership needs to be brought under one roof and this may need to involve compulsory purchase of certain parts."

Hull-based MEP Mike Hookem also believes a fresh approach of site ownership and land assembly issues are required at the derelict dock.